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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1896
Page
8
A large gathering of Volunteers filled Carnegie Hall Monday night. The crowd included many women who had shed their Salvation Army bonnet style for the cottage shape and blue gray uniform as part of the volunteers.
April 28 Chicago charges of heresy filed against Rev Frank B Vrooman of Kenwood Presbyterian Church. The Presbytery of Chicago will try the case before the Synod of Illinois in October. Signed by fifteen active pastors four McCormick Seminary professors five other ministers and twelve elders the complaint objects to the presbytery action in examining Vrooman and enrolling him as a member.
Nathan 8 Brock, consulting engineer in the street department, yesterday handed his resignation to Superintendent of Streets Wells. Brock was appointed after Wells succeeded Wheeler. He is expected to join an engineering firm.
Dreamed of a fortune in Salem on April 28 Ellen Coughlin believed a large sum was left her and on deposit and caused trouble for bank officials and lawyers before being taken to an asylum yesterday.
Newport News reports the Old Dominion steamer Wyanoke sank after fouling the United States cruiser Columbia in the stream before Norfolk. Passengers and crew were saved, though several were injured and valuables lost. clothing provided by Newport News residents.
In New York on April 28 the United States Circuit Court entered a foreclosure decree against United States Cordage Company and receivers J S Waterbury and W E Strong. The mortgage of 7.5 million dollars to United States Trust Company of New York is upheld as a valid lien, with priority only to an Old Colony Trust Company mortgage. Bonds are valid obligations and the Trust Company is entitled to possession from Jan 1, 1894, after default for over six months. The default persists as interest due on July 1, 189 and Jan 1 last remains unpaid totaling 4.65 million dollars. The Massachusetts mills lie in Boston Chelsea and New Bedford.
Today marks a major piano and aeolian sale due to Steinert & Sons forced move from Tremont street Steinert Hall. The removal for a new hotel project reduces space, prompting deep cuts to stock. All instruments carry five year guarantees and delivery is free within New England.
Judge Grant heard William W. Batchelder Jr.’s last will in Suffolk Probate Court. Batchelder died recently leaving an estate valued at $1600 and the instrument dated August 12, 1893 at Boston names Mrs. Julia A. Wadleigh as beneficiary for all possessions to be used as she sees fit, with three witnesses.
A bachelor’s will is under consideration after court review. The deceased man resided on Washington Street in the South End. His name and further details are not provided in the readable text.
Fire Commissioner Russell questions why aldermen seek badges to enter fire lines and says official badges should grant access as with theatres. He recalls no rule change and denies writing for badges. ex alderman Dever asked for a badge for a friend which was refused. Chief Webber notes badges exist for those with rights inside lines and counts 550 this year versus 700 last year.
Rabbi Fleischer challenged traditional Jewish practices at the Progress Club on West Concord Street, urging viewers to view religion as applicable to daily life. He questioned Sabbath fixedness, linked church and temple, and promoted liberal religious thought amid a pre-lecture concert.
The Mazatlan incident reports three American sailors from a San Francisco coast steamer killed by robbers during an excursion. They lodged at a Mexican house, which was attacked in the night, the house burned, and the sailors' bodies were burned beyond recognition.
Miss Kingsley gave the first of three lectures at Copley Hall on the Democratic Painters of France. She discussed Courbet Millet Bastien-Lepage Leon Lhermitte and Jules Breton focusing on peasant life and artistic treatment.
The Mathematical Club held its annual officer election with Judson B. Cort as president and Bertha Crocker as vice president. E. W. Perry became secretary and treasurer, with Collins, Perry, and H. George on the executive committee. The Philosophical Club heard three papers by Lillian Bryant, Helen Armstrong, and Ejla Gray. The Political Economy Seminar met at 4 PM.
In St Louis April 28 Charles Kuhn a noted real estate man of Pine street vanished leaving many creditors claiming losses. Initial claims total about 50000 and may rise toward 100000 or more. Some allege Kuhn’s true name is Jacob Cohn with a prior record in Germany. relatives said to live in Stuttgart.
In New York on April 28 a new Keely motor venture arises with $500,000 stock tied to a vibration energized engine. Prominent backers including Astor Webb Brewster and the Vanderbilts are said to have withdrawn, while the company advances a prospective launch soon.
A Paris Texas dispatch reports a morning fire that wiped out the entire south side of Paris's business section. One man died and several others were severely injured. Estimated losses reach nearly 500000, with partial insurance coverage.
South Portland Maine April 2 1930 Monday afternoon S P Mayberry owned a collection of ancient books valued at 3000 dollars that burned in a blaze damaging the premises and prompting an investigation by local authorities.
The assessors formed a new assessing district and yesterday named Edwin R. Spinney and Charles H. Snow as first assistants with John H. McDonough as second assistant.
The Yankee's at 91 Summer Street begins a sweeping sale of Famous Clothing Houses bankrupt stock worth 275000. Reports show men and boys suits overcoats trousers hats and shoes heavily discounted with refunds offered on some items. The sale runs daily from 8 a m until stock runs out as the consignee orders rapid disposal of the New York firm’s high end goods.
New Haven reports on the Pretoria death sentences for Rhodes Hammond and allies. Dr Max Malhouse doubts executions. Chamberlain weighs statute law versus colonial practice while public opinion fears immediate war if carried out.
The speaker argues it would be rank discrimination to execute him after a Pretoria trial. Dr. Jameson was sent home for trial in England, but Hammond was tried in Pretoria. The US government’s interference is anticipated. Dr. Mailhouse, a Yale classmate of Hammond, is named along with J. H. Bristol, Bob Cook, and F. W. Vanderbilt as associates.
Cable from Cape Town reports John Hays Hammond and five others condemned to death but likely to be commuted. U S and British officials discuss intervention. House debates resolution urging State Department action. British officials urge Kruger to commute sentences as Johannesburg tensions rise.
Bow Street court resumed the Jameson raid case with witnesses from Africa expected by June 11. Despatch Rider Rowlands testified riding from Johannesburg to Krugersdorp meeting Jameson on New Year’s Eve and delivering dispatches warning of a Boer ambuscade. Jameson and officers noted no fighting in Johannesburg and asked about local activities as arms were distributed and shops barricaded.
Fire destroyed the grain mill of J. V. & J. Hanson in Danvers with a 40000 dollar loss, insured for 25000. Help came from Peabody after a third alarm. The Hansons operate stores in Salem and Peabody and processed 100000 to 300000 bushels of corn yearly. The blaze spread to the Danvers rolling mill but was controlled there. Incendiarism is suspected as the origin.
New York April 23 The Theosophical Society marks its twenty first year and outlines plans for a great school reviving ancient mysteries. Five hundred twenty dollars has been subscribed toward the project with hopes for building and endowment totaling several hundred thousand dollars, though not anticipated immediately.
Waltham April 28 Mrs Elbridge T Jones wife of a Boston salesman and daughter of President Angell of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is ill with smallpox The case was discovered yesterday afternoon The patient was removed to the pest house today from her South Side home Physicians have not determined yet whether the illness is malignant.
A man posing as a relative's agent phoned on a Brighton woman and obtained 13.30 claiming to pay a jailed brother-in-law’s fine. He showed a document and vanished. Described as about 40, 5 feet 9 inches with a heavy dark mustache in plain dark clothes.
In Salem April 28 the Insolvency Court appointed signees for D. A. Sutherland & Co of Lynn with Charles S. Grover and Frank Hilliard named. John P. Dupree of Boston named assignee for J. F. Ryan of Lynn. Voluntary petitions were filed by Daniel F. Goodwin Amesbury with about $5000 liabilities and stock and fixtures assets. William McDriver and John E. Furber former Hadley partners owe about $1700 with nominal assets. Edward Perot of Haverhill files for about $1600 liabilities and nominal assets.
A cloud burst at Raymond east of Waterloo washed out a track at 2 a m and derailed the Illinois Central fast limited to Chicago. Two coaches overturned and several passengers injured, none seriously. The incident occurred early today, disrupting service in the Iowa region.
Philadelphia April 28 Lawyer Bullock of Indianapolis says reprieve for H H Holmes is possible as he seeks to shave the gallows by promising to name accomplices. Holmes tired of solitary punishment and claims to reveal several men tied to his crimes if spared. Coroner Castor and Bullock plan conference with Holmes in his cell tonight after prison access was granted.
The ailing Mr Charles H Pattee shows signs of improvement after a difficult night and a clearer mind. He directs on matters related to the late John Stetson while his condition slowly stabilizes. Mrs John Stetson also continues to improve as medical staff monitor possible relapse before noon today.
P J Gearin the motorman in charge of the double tram that killed Mary Fitzsimmons Monday night pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in Roxbury District Court. He was held in bail of $000 for trial on May 6. A West End official furnished bail.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson of Conway arrested Richard Schank amid ongoing thefts at Dela barre's store in Conway. Schank, previously jailed on burglary charges, pleaded not guilty as his hearing was continued. The Greenfield Club marked its fiftieth anniversary with a large social gathering featuring officials from Fitchburg railroad and local leadership. In Superior Court, Charles Warren was convicted of assaulting Ell Keets, a 15 year old, and Warren’s elopement with Mrs Keets in 18% figures noted.
City voters rejected establishing and maintaining an electric light plant by a 118 to 1829 margin, with 49 citizens opposing. Ward 3 bore the sole affirmative, 246 for and 48 against as real estate and taxpayers opposed while laboring men favored the plant. A special election was held in id.
Chief of Police Peter F. Conlin is away on a fifty day vacation raising questions of resignation. President Roosevelt and the chief have not been close, a fact noted by many. Commissioner Parker reportedly urged Conlin not to resign before or at the end of his vacation following a lengthy talk outside headquarters last week.
The Young Men's Christian Union announces four May vesper services with music. May 8 features Sun day and the Bicycle by William H. Baldwin. May 10 brings Rev. Frank R. Shipman on The Four Judgments. May 17 has Rev. J. M. Pullman on Spiritual Degeneracy with church quartet. May 24 presents Honoring Life with a twelve member choir. May 31 is Memorial Day with Milan C. Ayres and Richard P. Dana delivering addresses.
The Butler Club will celebrate the thirty fourth anniversary of the occupation of New Orleans by General Benjamin Butler and Union troops with a dinner at Young's Hotel Friday at 6 o'clock. The Hon. John I Baker will give reminiscences of Butler's work preparing the Massachusetts militia to active service. The Rev. Dr. W H Thomas, the Hon. James Tanner, the Hon. Jo C Linehan and others will speak.
Thomas Brennan of Hyde Park Avenue and Ashland Street was struck on Columbus Avenue near New Heath Street yesterday afternoon. He suffered facial injuries from the collision and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
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